Public Health Online Course

Course Overview

Public Health is one of the most vital fields in global development, aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of populations worldwide. This online course offers a deep dive into the principles, challenges, and evolving frameworks that define public health today. Whether you're a health professional, policy advisor, student, or curious learner, this public health course equips you with knowledge that applies across health systems, cultural contexts, and socioeconomic structures.

Covering everything from epidemiology and disease prevention to maternal health, environmental health, and global health ethics, this course is ideal for anyone who wants to understand how public health shapes society.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the core concepts and aims of public health.
2. Analyse disease trends using epidemiological principles and methods.
3. Assess global health policies and their impact on populations.
4. Identify factors influencing maternal and child health outcomes.
5. Examine environmental influences on public health worldwide.
6. Apply ethical frameworks in public health decision-making.

Course Link: Public Health

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Public HealthExplore the definition, history, and global importance of public health. Understand the scope of the field and its contribution to human development.

Module 2: Principles of Public HealthStudy the foundational concepts including prevention, health promotion, health equity, and social determinants of health.

Module 3: Understanding EpidemiologyLearn how to collect, interpret, and analyse health data. Understand the science behind disease tracking and outbreak response.

Module 4: Disease ControlReview methods for preventing and managing infectious and non-communicable diseases. Includes vaccination programmes, screening, and behavioural interventions.

Module 5: Understanding Measures of Disease FrequencyDelve into morbidity, mortality, incidence, prevalence, and risk calculations. Learn how these measures guide health planning.

Module 6: Maternity and ChildbirthExamine global maternal and child health statistics, challenges in healthcare access, and initiatives to reduce infant and maternal mortality.

Module 7: Environment and Public HealthUnderstand how pollution, climate change, sanitation, and housing affect health. Review public health responses to environmental hazards.

Module 8: Health System and PolicyExplore different health systems around the world and the policies that support or hinder healthcare delivery and reform.

Module 9: Public Health and EthicsStudy ethical principles in population-level health decisions. Topics include data use, autonomy, justice, and ethical responses in emergencies.Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.